Cartagena Mayor Dumek Turbay announced that the first two kilometers of the Gran Malecón del Mar seaside promenade will open on 15 October 2025. ^[1] Dumek Turbay, mayor of Cartagena, said that Playa Azul, a previously less-visited beach in the De la Virgen y Turística locality, will become one of the preferred beaches after integral recovery of its public space and new offerings for residents and tourists. ^[2] The Gran Malecón del Mar is a new coastal corridor in Cartagena located between La Boquilla and the access to the Túnel de Crespo, in the De la Virgen y Turística locality, and includes Playa Azul. ^[3] The full six-kilometer transformation of the coastal border is scheduled to be completed and delivered in June 2027. ^[4] The initial opening covers the corridor between La Boquilla and the Crespo Tunnel access, including the Playa Azul sector. ^[5] The project includes pedestrian paths, public rest areas, parking, gastronomic spaces, public restrooms, and a Tourist Attention Center. ^[6] The District plans to complete the full 6-kilometer project by June 2027. ^[7]